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Family Home Health and Hospice

Hospice Social Worker

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What they do

A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.

$68,965 / year median in Illinois

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Family Home Health is a dynamic post-acute care service provider of intermittent home health care, palliative care, hospice care, skilled private care services and custodial private care services. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. As a Medical Social Worker, you will assist patients and families to cope with psychosocial challenges to achieving their health care goals. You will utilize a holistic approach to assess patient and family/caregivers needs relative to coordinating appropriate care. You will develop, implement, and update interdisciplinary treatment plans, consult with and educate patient and family and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs. You will participate in team meetings and required in-service trainings.
The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum of 1 year of Medical Social Work experience and possess a MSW Present a compassionate and caring demeanor with the ability to build a rapport with clients Possess excellent communication and customer service skills, be well organized, and be comfortable with electronic documentation
HCHB EMR
experience a plus Prior Hospice care experience a plus
THIS POSITION IS 3 DAYS A WEEK. DAYS CAN BE FLEXIBLE. PRIMARILY COVERS EVERYTHING SOUTH OF
ADDISON, IL.